General : RISSC Ranks PM Anwar 10th Most Influential Muslim In Global Listing

KUALA LUMPUR, Oct 30 (Bernama) -- Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim has been ranked the world's 10th most influential Muslim in the 2026 edition of The World’s 500 Most Influential Muslims, published by Jordan's Royal Islamic Strategic...

Jordan-Israel Ties Face Strains

The relationship between Jordan and Israel came under renewed strain after a terrorist attack on September 18. A Jordanian truck driver arrived at the Allenby Bridge Border Crossing, ostensibly carrying humanitarian aid to Gaza, and shot and...

Jordan Tourism Board North America closing its office on Nov. 30

“Until we meet again, wishing you peace,” was how Malia Asfour, Managing Director of the Jordan Tourism Board North America (JTBNA) signed off on the announcement that after more than 30 years, the JTBNA would be officially closing its office in...

Jordan Participates in Arab Youth Council for Integrated Development Conference in Cairo

Ammon News - Jordan took part in the Arab Youth Council for Integrated Development Conference, held in Cairo to celebrate the 80th anniversary of the founding of the League of Arab States. The event, organized under the patronage of the League of...

Thousands gather in Washington Park for ‘No Kings’ protest

Joining the nationwide protest, thousands of demonstrators gathered locally at the No Kings Rally in Washington Park, Saturday, Oct. 18, 2025. – Photo by Shawn Nowlin by Shawn Nowlin When Roanoke native Skylar Henderson says that Donald Trump is...

Princess Sumaya Addresses Rhodes Scholars Reception in Amman

Ammon News - Her Royal Highness Princess Sumaya bint El Hassan addressed the Rhodes Scholarships Reception for Syria, Jordan, Lebanon and Palestine (SJLP) at Nofa Creative Space in Amman on Friday evening. The event was held under the Patronage of...

Jordanian King: No country will agree to ‘run around Gaza on patrol with weapons’ without Hamas disarmament

King Abdullah II’s inauguration of the 20th Parliament’s second ordinary session, October 26, 2025 Photo: RHC flickr The ceasefire between Israel and Hamas remains, for now, apparently stuck in its first phase, as the terror group continues to...

Jordan: King meets with industrial sector officials, representatives

AMMAN — His Majesty King Abdullah on Monday met with officials and representatives of the industrial sector to discuss ways to enhance the sector’s role in economic growth. The industrial sector contributes around 23 per cent of Jordan’s GDP, and...

Jordan celebrates 1st decade of Al Mafraq Arabic Poetry Festival

This came during a meeting between His Excellency Al Rawashdeh; His Excellency Abdullah bin Muhammad Al Owais, Chairman of the Sharjah Department of Culture; and Mr Muhammad Ibrahim Al Qaseer, Director of the Cultural Affairs Department at the...

Jordan’s king says international forces in Gaza should ‘keep,’ but not ‘enforce,’ peace

International forces slated to be deployed to Gaza under US President Donald Trump’s ceasefire plan will not be willing to actually enforce a peace between Israel and Hamas, Jordan’s King Abdullah predicted in an interview with the BBC published...

Türkiye and Jordan Forge Ahead with Landmark Economic Pact in Amman

Amman, Jordan – October 28, 2025 – In a significant step toward deepening bilateral ties, Türkiye and Jordan signed a comprehensive memorandum of understanding (MoU) during the inaugural Türkiye-Jordan Joint Economic Commission (JEC) meeting held...

King, Queen interviewed by BBC for ‘King of Jordan, Children of Gaza’ documentary

Ammon News - * His Majesty says what happened in Gaza is a ‘genocide’ * King says devastation he witnessed during his participation in airdrops was shocking * King says everybody was shocked by outbreak of war in Gaza in October 2023 * His Majesty...

Turkiye, Jordan ink joint economic commission deal

Turkiye and Jordan signed a memorandum of understanding at the Turkiye–Jordan Joint Economic Commission (JEC) meeting in Amman, with the participation of Turkish and Jordanian trade ministers, Anadolu reports. Turkish Trade Minister Omer Bolat...

Jordan’s king warns countries will reject ‘peace enforcement’ role in Gaza under Trump plan

LONDON Jordan’s King Abdullah II warned Monday that countries would reject being asked to “enforce” peace in Gaza if deployed under US President Donald Trump’s ceasefire plan. “What is the mandate of security forces inside of Gaza? And we hope...

Doha Arabic Dictionary project highlighted at Amman forum

Amman: The Doha Historical Dictionary of Arabic has been hailed in Jordan as a major step towards reviving Arabic linguistics and understanding the language's evolution through time. Addressing a seminar hosted by the Abdul Hameed Shoman...

King: Jordan Has Grown and Strengthened Thanks to the Faith of Jordanians

His Majesty King Abdullah II said Sunday that Jordan has grown and become stronger thanks to the faith of its people, adding that while challenges have changed, Jordan has remained resilient.اضافة اعلان During the inauguration of the second...

Jordan 'will not accept' Israeli violations in West Bank, King Abdullah says

King Abdullah II of Jordan on Sunday criticised Israeli violations in the occupied West Bank and said the country will not yield on the issue, after a lack of US support undermined a proposal to make the territory part of Israel. Jordan will "not...

Meet the Cast of OEDIPUS, Now Playing on Broadway

Multi-award-winning actor Mark Strong returns to the stage. He previously appeared in A View from the Bridge directed by Ivo van Hove (Young Vic, West End and Broadway—Olivier and Critics Circle Awards for Best Actor and Tony Award nomination);...

Is Pakistan going to slaughter Gaza civilians like it massacred 25000 Palestinians in 1970 during Operation Black September in Jordan?

Home News Is Pakistan going to slaughter Gaza civilians like it massacred 25000 Palestinians in 1970 during Operation Black September in Jordan? Reports say that Asim Munir held a secret meeting with Mossad and CIA officials. New Delhi: The...

Need a Halloween costume? Check out this list inspired by 2025 pop culture

Halloween is arguably a snapshot of the year’s buzziest pop culture moments, an homage, if you will, to all the trends and memes that had their 15 minutes of fame, brought back for one night as niche Halloween costumes. If you’re looking for...